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Tournament Information

The 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup is the twentieth edition of the U-20 World Cup since its inception in 1977 as the FIFA World Youth Championship. The competition takes place for the first time in New Zealand, the third time on Oceanian soil after Australia staged the 1981 and 1993 editions. A total of 52 matches will be played in seven host cities. The tournament will be held from 30 May to 20 June 2015.

Participants

Host Cities

Group Stage

Each team plays against the other teams in their group. Teams are awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw and none for a defeat. The winners and runners-up from each group, as well as the best four third-placed teams, will qualify for the first round of the knockout stage.

The ranking of each team in each group will be determined as follows:

1. points obtained in all group matches;
2. goal difference in all group matches;
3. number of goals scored in all group matches;

If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings will be determined as follows:

1. points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned;
2. goal difference in the group matches between the teams concerned;
3. number of goals scored in the group matches between the teams concerned;
4. drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.

Knockout Stage

Please check the FIFA website to configure it to your time.

Next: Quarter Finals

Brazil v Portugal
Mali v Germany
USA v Serbia
Uzbekistan v Senegal

Match Schedule

FIFA website with local times

 

[gutshot]

U-20 World Cup is a great display of young talent. I think Pogba won the Golden Ball at the last one.

Gedion Zelalem has looked pretty impressive for the US so far.

http://thebiglead.com/2015/06/02/ge...ther-tricks-in-u-s-u-20s-rout-of-new-zealand/

 

[FootballFan]

I've been to 2 games so far.

Zelalem was brilliant vs nz.

Got tickets for the 3rd place play off and final, pretty excited for that.

Don't get to see much top live football here haha

 

[Skux]

Portugal and Colombia have now secured places in the Round of 16 after their game today (Portugal won 3-1).

Serbia v Mexico and Mali v Uruguay are live now.

 

[Skux]

The Top 16 has now been decided! Schedule added to the OP

 

[Madness]

The Senegalese keeper was rock solid in the shootout against Ukraine. Perfect instinct and reflexes.

 

[Dagobert Duck]

Go Germany!

I think its awesome that its in New Zealand

 

[GTP_Daverytimes]

Go Germany!

I think its awesome that its in New Zealand

Fuck Germany, Nigeria has this in the bags.

 

[toweringinferno]

Fuck Germany, Nigeria has this in the bags.

Fist bump. England's not in it so go Nigeria

 

[Skux]

USA v Colombia highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DuwkhhACtE

Ukraine v Senegal highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_WXDVxTQxA

Serbia v Hungary highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXVHuMmEzzI

Ghana v Mali highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCbC5Mxo8FI

 

[Dagobert Duck]

Fuck Germany, Nigeria has this in the bags.

Sorry dude, germany got this

 

[luso]

USA won vs Colombia?
Tomorrow is NZ turn... to be out, sorry kiwis.

 

[Cornballer]

USA won vs Colombia?

Nice goal from Rubin:

...and a sick PK save from Steffen.

They're going to have a tough time against Serbia this weekend, but in any case it's great to see them advance a bit further this time around.

 

[FootballFan]

Uruguay - Brazil and Germany - Nigeria should be good, kick off in 2 hours.

Nz vs Portugal should be a pretty 1 sided match...can see Portugal winning by 3+ goals.


Also, just got tickets for USA vs Serbia this Sunday

 

[Skux]

Uzbekistan now 2-0 over Austria.

And they say NZ doesn't have a chance

 

[FootballFan]

Looool

Nz equalised vs Portugal.

1-1 atm

 

[Skux]

GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL

Are we the only Gaffers watching this lol

 

[The Chosen One]

I'm watching the Brazil v. Uruguay game. Looks like it's headed to extra time.

 

[FootballFan]

What a goal for Portugal...Hahah dayummmm

 

[Crono27]

go portugal!!!!!!!!! >.<

 

[LFMartins86]

Fantastic goal from Gelson Martins.

 

[Mush]

Fantastic goal from Gelson Martins.

LFMartins86
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Hmmmm...

 

[El Topo]

Germany is through. Phew.

 

[FootballFan]

Brazil extra time

 

[Skux]

Ah well, we had a good run. That was some goal by Portugal though.

 

[iBlue]

This guys are the future stars of the Sport, so much potential.

 

[The Chosen One]

This guys are the future stars of the Sport, so much potential.

True. But I'm also noticing that a lot of these young players this tournament have a tendency to hold on to the ball too long. The common theme I'm seeing is players trying to do too much at least in the games I've seen. Are you guys seeing the same thing with the games you're watching?

 

[El Topo]

This guys are the future stars of the Sport, so much potential.

Very few of those at this tournament will ever make it big. Success at the U-20 World Cup is pretty irrelevant in the long run actually.

 

[ohyouagain]

Öztunali delivered. Great player.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Watching this on EuroSport the last few days here in Ireland.

Brazil Uruguay atm looks like it could kick off into a scrap at any moment. Uruguay are pretty cynical.

wtf @ Uzbekistan

 

[FootballFan]

Uruguays u20 team plays like the senior team lol super aggressive

 

[franbatista123]

Portugal's 2nd goal was amazing. Not sure if i prefer facing Brazil or Uruguay.

 

[iBlue]

True. But I'm also noticing that a lot of these young players this tournament have a tendency to hold on to the ball too long. The common theme I'm seeing is players trying to do too much at least in the games I've seen. Are you guys seeing the same thing with the games you're watching?

Yeah I notice that too, I am pretty sure they all want to shine since all the clubs in the world pay attention to this tournament.

 

[ohyouagain]

Holy hell, Uzbekistan are through.

 

[franbatista123]

IF we can beat Brazil i can see Portugal reaching the final. Facing Uzbekistan or Senegal should be tough, but doable.

Also: https://vine.co/v/eODYghhDunP , shades of Quaresma.

 

[Skux]

Highlights for everyone!

Austria v Uzbekistan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbNq5SxLMIQ

Germany v Nigeria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqfG_Xw5GFM

Portugal v New Zealand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOkuxlcYq5o

Brazil v Uruguay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGIpjyvmHtc

 

[trOOly]

This is by far the worst U20 Brazil NT I've ever seen in my life. What a poor state of affairs for us.

 

[franbatista123]

This is by far the worst U20 Brazil NT I've ever seen in my life. What a poor state of affairs for us.

Good to know.

 

[Rainy]

Quarterfinals are about to start!

 

[jett]

This is by far the worst U20 Brazil NT I've ever seen in my life. What a poor state of affairs for us.

Haven't been watching this, but that is really sad if true.

I guess another 1970-1994 period awaits Brazil.

 

[Rainy]

Great header wow

 

[Envelope]

any legal streams?

 

[Rainy]

any legal streams?

Don't think I know of any only stuff like Fox Sports Go

 

[The Chosen One]

Haven't been watching this, but that is really sad if true.

I guess another 1970-1994 period awaits Brazil.

Umm... what?

Brazil's 1978 team was undefeated. They just didn't advance out of the 2nd round on goal difference.

Brazil's 1982 team was probably the best team ever not to win a World Cup

Brazil's 1986 team was an older version of the '82 plus Careca.

Honestly, it was the 1974 and especially the 1990 teams they were total duds. The 1990 team was way too defensive, the 1994 team was similar but had Romerio and Bebeto to inject at least a little flare

I'd say the '90s were the worst decade for Brazil until '98 when things began turning around..

 

[Skux]

Currently live:

Mali v Germany

Brazil v Portugal

Later today:

USA v Serbia

Uzbekistan v Senegal

 

[Clydefrog]

Bra vs Por going into penalty kixxx

 

[Rainy]

Are both going into PKs?

 

[IceCold]

Portugal has been the better team and has been super unlucky. Força Portugal CARALHO!

 

[Envelope]

Currently live:

Mali v Germany

Brazil v Portugal

Later today:

USA v Serbia

Uzbekistan v Senegal

i need to see this USA serbia match....

 

[Clydefrog]

Portugal has been the better team and has been super unlucky. Força Portugal CARALHO!

they squandered huge chances in the extra time